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South African Embassies & High Commissions Worldwide

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Nigeria

Abuja

No. D41004 European Union Crescent, Diplomatic Zone, Central Business District, Abuja

+234 9 462 4200
abuja.general@dirco.gov.za
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Kenya

Nairobi

182 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi

+254 20 282 7100
nairobi.general@dirco.gov.za
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Zimbabwe

Harare

7 Elcombe Road, Belgravia, Harare

+263 24 275 3147
harare.general@dirco.gov.za
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Mozambique

Maputo

Avenida Eduardo Mondlane 41, Caixa Postal 1120, Maputo

+258 21 243 000
maputo.general@dirco.gov.za
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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United Kingdom

London

South Africa House, 9 Duncannon Street, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DP

+44 20 7451 7299
london.sahc@dirco.gov.za
Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Consular)
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Germany

Berlin

Tiergartenstrasse 18, 10785 Berlin

+49 30 220 730
berlin.admin@dirco.gov.za
Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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United States

Washington DC

3051 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

+1 240 937 5760
info.saembassydc@dirco.gov.za
Mon-Thu: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Fri: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Canada

Ottawa

15 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 1M8

+1 613 744 0330
rsafrica@southafrica-canada.ca
Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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China

Beijing

5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Beijing 100600

+86 10 8532 0000
beijingconsular@dirco.gov.za
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Consular)
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India

New Delhi

B-18 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, 110057 New Delhi

+91 11 2614 9411
newdelhi.general@dirco.gov.za
Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Australia

Canberra

Corner State Circle and Rhodes Place, Yarralumla 2600 ACT

+61 2 6272 7300
info.canberra@dirco.gov.za
Mon-Thu: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Africa

17 diplomatic missions

  • Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe
  • Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana
  • Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania
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Europe

11 diplomatic missions

  • United Kingdom (London)
  • Germany, France, Belgium
  • Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy
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Americas

8 diplomatic missions

  • United States (4 locations)
  • Canada (Ottawa)
  • Brazil, Argentina, Cuba
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Asia, Middle East & Oceania

14 diplomatic missions

  • China, India, Japan
  • UAE (Abu Dhabi & Dubai)
  • Australia, New Zealand
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Latest Updates

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NEW
Smart ID Card Services Now Available at More Missions

South Africans abroad can now apply for Smart ID cards at additional diplomatic missions. Check with your nearest embassy for availability.

March 2026
UPDATE
South Africa Visa Waiver Agreements Expanded

New visa exemption agreements with several countries make travel easier for South African passport holders in 2026.

February 2026
NOTICE
BRICS Diplomatic Cooperation Updates

South Africa continues to strengthen diplomatic ties through BRICS partnerships, with expanded consular cooperation agreements.

January 2026

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